There's a whole lot more to being able to start in a big fleet than parking your boat. I can do this pretty well and I practice it often. Mix in a little current, be on the line and unable to see either end of it, get hit a couple of times and try to keep your focus and your position. Practicing against a buoy is good - but there's more to a big fleet start than being able to park your boat and hold your position.


Jake Kohl